The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music provides a unique general education that trains creative individuals to work in areas such as general performance or compositional techniques, musicology, ethnomusicology and music theory, becoming proficient in academic musical critique and general musical creativity. Courses in musicology and ethnomusicology provide the cultural and historical context needed for proper musical interpretation and creation and are also core courses for developing critical musical skills. Courses in music theory provide a core understanding of the basic principles of musical structures and musicianship that set the stage for musical experimentation and innovation as well as provide the tools for solid analytical skills for musical critique. Our undergraduate experience is characterized by small class sizes, personalized mentorship, and a menu of choices for one’s artistic production.
Students pursuing thisbachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in the Newcomb-Tulane College core curriculum, 120credit hours in their degree and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000.More information on degreeand core curriculum requirements can be found here.
This example plan of study for the BA in Music represents a fall semester start and encompasses all program requirements. Students are responsible for reviewing university, school, and program requirements, along with prerequisites and the sequencing of courses in coordination with their academic and major advisors.
